In Home Caregiver

Visiting Angels Longview, TX; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Visiting Angels Longview, TX is hiring compassionate in-home caregivers to enrich clients' quality of life across East Texas. You will assist with personal care, mobility, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship, while reporting health changes and emergencies. Training in dementia/alzheimer’s care is available, with flexible schedules and growth potential.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a reliable vehicle.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• First aid and emergency response training provided if needed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organized.
• Reliable transportation to client homes as scheduled.
• Willing to perform light housekeeping and meal prep as instructed.
• Commitment to safety and health standards on state and local levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene.
• Support light exercise or walks with clients.
• Plan and prepare meals with clients.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Report health changes or incidents.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Respond quickly in emergencies.
• Accompany clients on shopping and errands.
• Remind clients to take medications on schedule.
• Assist with mobility at home and appointments.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliable transportation

Time management

Compassionate care

First aid training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Visiting Angels of Longview is hiring caregivers to serve our treasured clients throughout the East Texas area including Jefferson, Henderson, Carthage, DeBerry, Tatum, Tenaha, Beckville, and many more. Come be part of an office that belongs to the nation's #1 network for at-home care. Make a difference while enjoying a fulfilling career with flexible schedules, competitive wages, and growth opportunities.

Role

As a Visiting Angels In Home Caregiver, you'll play a vital role in enriching the quality of life of clients and supporting their wellness in accordance with their custom care plans. This can include:

• Helping clients with personal care and hygiene
• Assisting clients with light physical exercise or walks
• Planning and preparing meals with clients
• Handling light housekeeping duties
• Reporting health changes or unusual incidents
• Providing pleasant, supportive companionship
• Responding quickly and responsibly in emergencies
• Accompanying and supervise clients during shopping trips
• Reminding clients to take prescription medications appropriately
• Providing assistance with mobility and ambulation both at home and during appointments/errands

Visiting Angels offers opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care and/or Alzheimer’s care for caregivers seeking to broaden their skills.

In Home Caregiver Job Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Posses a Valid Drivers License, Car Insurance, and a Reliable Personal Vehicle to use to transport clients
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must
• Training in First Aid and emergency response is required (provided if needed)
• Have excellent time-management skills and can juggle multiple duties at once
• Reliable transportation to get to and from client homes at the times you're scheduled to provide care
• Feel confident in your physical endurance when it comes to things like carrying groceries and physically supporting a client
• Feel comfortable performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints
• Are willing and able to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards (ex., background check)
• Bring compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten the day of each client to the table

Shifts Offered

• Full Time
• Part Time
• 8 Hour Shifts
• 10 Hour Shifts
• 12 Hour Shifts
• PRN
• Short Shift

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Sign on Bonus